How to Use Hair Mousse Based on Your Hair Type

Hair mousse might not be the first thing that comes to mind for daily styling, but it definitely deserves more credit than it gets. In the Philippines, where humidity often leads to frizz and limp hair, this lightweight foam can help add structure, smoothness, and bounce to your strands.

Learn how to use this hair product according to your hair type and make the most of it in your everyday routine.

Hair mousse is a leave-in foam that coats each strand to help shape, define, and hold hair in place. It's especially useful in hot, sticky climates, where humidity can cause hair to lose volume or make it look flat. Here’s what it can do to save you from bad hair days.

• Boosts volume: It adds a weightless layer to flat roots, giving them a natural bounce and fullness.
• Defines curls and waves: It enhances your natural texture by shaping your hair, while keeping it soft and natural-looking without making it stiff.
• Smooths frizz and adds shine: Mousse helps tame flyaways and frizz by forming a flexible barrier that softens the hair surface and leaves it looking sleek and shiny.
• Keeps hairstyles in place: Unlike hair gels, mousse provides a light to medium hold that keeps your hairstyle intact without weighing it down.
• Offers heat protection: Certain mousses include heat-protectant ingredients that shield your strands from damage caused by heat styling. Some mousse formulas also include vitamins, UV filters, or silicones for extra care and protection.

The best time to use mousse is right after washing, when your hair is still damp. This helps distribute the product evenly and allows it to set as your hair dries, leaving you with smoother, more defined strands that maintain their shape throughout the day.

A common question you might ask: Can I apply mousse to dry hair? The short answer is, you can, but it’s not ideal. Applied to dry hair, it can make it sticky or stiff. But you can use it for quick touch-ups, like when you need to revive second-day curls, add volume to limp roots, or smooth flyaways. Just start with a small amount and scrunch gently into specific areas.

Mousse can work for just about every type of hair. The key is finding the right one for your specific hair needs:

• Curly or wavy hair: Use a curl-defining or anti-frizz mousse. Scrunch into damp strands, then air dry. 
• Fine or flat hair: Choose a volumizing formula. Focus on roots and blow-dry for a fuller look.
• Thick or coarse hair: Try a strong-hold or moisturizing mousse to control volume and add polish.
• Straight hair: Go for a light-hold mousse to boost bounce and give your hair extra grip for braiding or curling.
• Graying or color-treated hair: Use a nourishing or tinted mousse to blend tone, soften texture, and refresh dullness.

Prepping your hair thoroughly is key, especially in our humid climate. Follow these simple steps to help your mousse work its magic, whether you want volume, smoothness, or definition.

Clean hair and scalp make the best foundation. Use Sunsilk Anti-Dandruff Healthy Strong Shampoo to prevent dandruff flakes and your hair strong. Or opt for Sunsilk Strong & Long Shampoo to help reduce breakage. Massage gently, rinse thoroughly, and condition your hair for extra hydration.

After washing, pat your hair dry with a soft towel or microfiber cloth. Again, make sure your hair is damp – not dripping wet – before applying mousse.

Give your mousse can a good shake, then dispense an egg- or golf ball-sized amount. For volume, focus on the roots. Want defined curls or waves? Scrunch the mousse upward through your hair. For smooth control, apply it from roots to ends. Adjust how much you use depending on your hair length and thickness.

Blow-dry for added bounce, diffuse to enhance natural waves, or air-dry for a relaxed look. Mousse also works great as a base before curling, braiding, or creating sleek ponytails.

Hair mousse is one of those underrated products that works wonders. Whether you’re taming frizz or adding fullness, using the right formula for your hair type – and the right routine – can make a difference.